EBSCOhost: Providing the Scaffold: A Model for Early Childhood/Primary Teacher Prepara... - 0 views
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George Bradford on 07 Feb 09Presents the elements of a scaffolding model in early childhood teacher preparation programs. Describes the theoretical foundations provided by Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey. Discusses supports in the scaffold for preservice teachers including child development knowledge and national standards, the role of technology, modeling appropriate instructional practices, field experiences to apply skills, and opportunities for reflection.